French Polynesia is, as the name indicates, a territory of France. So you are technically in the European Union if over 20h by plane away from Paris.
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The best sunsets from all over this wonderful globe
What better way of rounding up the year than with the best sunsets I have seen? And I have seen many, from Bora Bora on 1st Jan to what I hope will be the best yet, Namibia
Maldives vs Bora Bora, where will YOU have the best vacation?
Of course, both! If you had bottomless piggy bank you should spend your honeymoon at both the Maldives and Bora Bora but if you are like most mortals you may have to choose. Here a few thoughts on choosing the once in a lifetime journey to start off your marriage on the best foot!
Your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Tahiti
Tahiti is not the fine white sand that makes the rest of French Polynesia famous. Instead of paradisiac beaches consider a road trip to explore caves, waterfalls, blowholes, black sand beaches and surf. Add in some history and culture too. Perfect day out!
2015 in Travel: From the Cook Islands to Namibia and beyond
Starting in Bora Bora and the Cook islands and crossing the Pacific, Asia, Europe and the US I ended the year in Namibia, Africa. All continents covered in 2015
7 dream beaches in the South Pacific that you have to visit
With thousands of islands the South Pacific has fabulous beaches on which to get lost. These are just seven of the most glorious ones
The ultimate Bora Bora resort guide – luxurious floating bungalows abound
Broken the piggy bank now just need to make up your mind? Look no further. In this handy guide I provide real tips and insider experience on what the best resorts in Bora Bora are with this ultimate Bora Bora resort guide.
Oh-So: Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Review
Unbiased review of the magnificent Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa. See here why this should be your next tropical vacation.
Talking expectations – 6 facts about Bora Bora that surprised me
I had high expectations, in fact, unrealistically high expectations and, despite this was a true trip of a lifetime, there were a few things that I did not expect.
The moral guilt of feeding stingrays in Bora Bora
Swimming with wild sting rays in Bora Bora was a fantastic wildlife encounter but I couldn’t help but feel that what we were doing was wrong and that we should let these beautiful creatures return to their natural ways of living without human interaction and dependency
Swimming with sharks in Bora Bora
It is often incredible to look back at the memories of a trip and transport yourself back to the moment. This happened to me as I watched the footage of my time swimming with wild black tip and lemon sharks in Bora Bora.
The Perpetual Tourist on shark diving and endless youth
Is there any better way to remain youthful than to regularly partake in experience which maintain the brain engaged and pose a mild life threatening risk?
Bora Bora solo – Not for the faint of heart
Some places are meant for couple and, as expected, Bora Bora is one of them. How do you think I faired on my own?
Diving with mantas in Bora Bora
Come take a trip with me to the tropical waters of the South Pacific where I go diving with mantas in Bora Bora, quite an experience. Video included.
From Spain to Bora Bora – 2014 in travel
A year of transition and change. Between jobs and experiments 2014 was a remarkably difficult, enriching and rewarding year and one in which I learned too many lessons for my…
A list of all the Bora Bora activities that you can do on the island
You have seen all the photos and articles and you think Bora Bora is relaxation vacation where you lounge all day by the lagoon? Actually, there is a lot to keep you busy from 4×4 adventures to feeding sting rays or swimming with sharks
Waking up on Christmas two days in a row in New Zealand and Tahiti
Have you ever wanted a special day never to end? This is possible if you travel East across the Date Line. See how I made 2014 Christmas’ last two days